YEARLY HIGH
0.2435 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.2257 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2324 MYR

2026 MDL to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MDL to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.2435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.2257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0178 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2389 to the December average rate of 0.2348, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2435 was down 5.52% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,218 MYR
2025 Average 1,238 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,129 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.01 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

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0.2268
JanuMarcMayJuly

MDL to MYR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2320, compared to 0.2336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0110 MYR (High: 0.2435 / Low: 0.2326). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MYR (High: 0.2354 / Low: 0.2341).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2389) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2408), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-0.79%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2389
2025 Avg (January) 0.2408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2435 0.2326 0.2389
February 0.2357 0.2278 0.2309
March 0.2301 0.2257 0.2279
April 0.2328 0.2279 0.2304
May 0.2315 0.2296 0.2302
June 0.2385 0.2295 0.2336
July 0.2336 0.2313 0.2324
August 0.2354 0.2341 0.2348